Area Director-Atlanta

About the role

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center located in Atlanta, GA is seeking a highly motivated, highly skilled professional for a management-level, public service faculty position.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality individual instruction to entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managers.
• Analyze situations, make recommendations, and educate clients with regard to business plans, market feasibility, financial viability, operations management, and legal structures, to name but a few topics.
• Develop and deliver high quality business training programs that are responsive to the needs of the business community served.
• Engage in public relations activities such as, speeches, presentations, active committee participation, and direct discussions.
• Maintain efficient and effective operation of assigned area office, including management of personnel, budget, and other resources.
• Prepare and deploy action plans and individual work plans, assist in the organization’s strategic plan, prepare Semi-Annual Reports, ensure that organizational goals and objectives are accomplished in a timely and thorough manner, active involvement on internal committees or special projects, serve as a guide and mentor to Business Consultants, seek and apply for grants relevant to entrepreneurship and business development, represent the SBDC State Director when required, and other duties as required.

Requirements

Three years’ experience of position-related responsibilities is necessary. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a solid business education are required to consult with and train small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Qualifications

A solid foundation in business theory and practice, along with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. A background in team management, financial analysis, business strategy, or entrepreneurship is highly desirable.

Skills

Strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

A salary of $100,000 with a generous, comprehensive benefits package, including a defined benefits retirement plan.

Pay

$100,000

Schedule

Full-time